EAT & DRINK
Get Your Caffeine Hit On Hobart’s Eastern Shore
Not to be outdone by its over-the-bridge counterpart, Hobart’s Eastern Shore is becoming quite the foodie destination. When it comes to an AM caffeine hit, east-siders have plenty of options, with new specialty coffee spots popping up all over. From Rosny to Seven Mile Beach, here are the best places to grab a cup of the good stuff on the east side of the Derwent.
Take The East Coast Tasmanian Wine Trail
The best cellar doors on Lutruwita/Tasmania’s beautiful east coast combine world-class wine with (arguably) even better views. Tour historic properties, sip award-winning drops, and pat vineyard dogs as you make your way up the Tasman Highway from Little Swanport to Apslawn on this iconically scenic wine route.
Where To Get Your Hands On The Best Baked Goods In Tassie
Whether you’re a sugar fiend or a lover of loaves, you’ll find your people down in Lutruwita/Tasmania. With too many bakeries to list, we’ve attempted to round up the best baked goods in the state - from cult-fave pastries in Hobart’s CBD to experimental doughnuts in a small northern midlands town.
Tuck Into Battery Point’s Best Breakfasts
With early 1800s beginnings as an enclave for both working-class dock workers and merchant sailors, the remarkably well-preserved Battery Point is now a Hobart must-visit. From caffeine lovers’ havens and bakeries, to all-day brunch and gourmet toasties, you’ll start your day off right in the capital city’s most historic suburb.
To Market, To Market - Tasmania’s Best Markets Shopping
If you’re looking to shop local, head out to a Tassie market this weekend. From farmers’ markets stocked with the best produce to village fairs filled with handmade and vintage wares, you’re guaranteed to find a treasure or two at our top picks.
Say Salut At Tasmania’s Best Wine Bars
Tasmania produces some of the best wine in the world, with its silky Pinot Noir, crisp Riesling, and vibrant sparkling. If you’re after a spot to enjoy a glass (or - let’s be real - a bottle), pull up a stool at one of southern and northern Tassie’s best wine bars.
How To Spend a Weekend In Southern Tasmania’s Huon Valley
When it comes to a weekend away, the Huon Valley is ripe for the picking. With picturesque rolling peaks, the meandering Huon River, sprawling orchards, award-winning wineries and restaurants all a handy 30 minute drive south from Hobart, it’s a great spot for families, couples and mates alike.
How To Create The Perfect Tassie Cheese Board
Want to make a cheese board that’s almost too impressive to eat? Stock it up with the island state’s finest.
Launceston’s Newest Eats & Drinks
A recent addition to UNESCO’s international list of Cities of Gastronomy, it’s no wonder that Launceston’s food and drink scene just keeps growing. Here’s four new additions to Tasmania’s northern capital, as at early 2025.
Hello To Hampden Bar & Bistro
An almost 200-year-old former boot repair shop might seem an unlikely candidate for a contemporary European bistro in the heart of Hobart, but its recent makeover and Italian chef have catalysed a transformation into Euro-inspired Hampden Bar & Bistro.
Hobart’s Kid-Friendliest Places To Eat & Drink like A Grown-up
From cafés to wineries and some local institutions, here’s our list of the best family-friendly places to eat out in greater Hobart.
James Welsh’s Top Northern Cellar Doors To Visit This Summer
Stillwater co-owner and sommelier James Welsh knows a thing or two about wine and the experience that our local winemakers have created at their cellar doors. Here, he shares his guide to some of the most summer afternoon-worthy winery visits in Launceston and surrounds, and the not-to-be-missed eats and drinks while you’re there.
Lēoht: Bringing Light To Battery Point
A new dining and coffee venue in Hobart has harnessed its light-filled Battery Point location to bring light and positivity through nourishing food and specialty coffee.
It’s Cocktail Hour In Launceston
There’s few better ways to wash down some of the state’s best food than with an equally excellent cocktail at one of Launceston’s bars - here’s our pick of the best.
Chef Christian Ryan: Inspired by the mediterranean
Christian Ryan's signature dessert at Restaurant MARIA was inspired by his own travel experience in the Mediterranean - he tells the story here.
Where To Find Tasmania’s Best Doughnuts
From the north to the south, here’s where to get your hands on the tastiest rings of dough in Lutruwita/Tasmania.
Food That Tells A Story: Queen Sheba Injera Catering
Through all of the varied rhythms of her life, Yodit Tefara’s love for cooking has remained a familiar constant. Growing up in Ethiopia, Yodit learned the secrets of traditional cuisine alongside her mother. As a young woman in a Sudanese refugee camp, cooking became her way to bring comfort and friendship to others fleeing conflict and persecution.
Your Guide To Specialty Coffee In Hobart’s Northern Suburbs
Ten minutes out of Hobart's CBD, an unlikely mini-metropolis is making its mark as a coffee mecca.
Sunbear Hobart: Coffee & Small Plates
Local institution, tourist’s delight, and champion of small producers, Nipulana/Hobart’s Sunbear is a warm hug dressed up as an inner-city café.
Buy Local: Where To Find Fresh Tasmanian Produce in Hobart
Stock up on just-picked fruit and freshly-harvested veggies at these markets, shops and stalls.